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Yi-ling Chen

OSAIC INSTITUTIONS
New York, NY 10004
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CRD#: 4208890
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Professional summary


Yi-ling Chen, who also goes by Helen Chen, is a registered financial advisor currently at OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC. located in New York, New York.

Yi-ling is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Yi-ling has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 66, Series 6TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Helen Chen

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1.) Popular bank. Yes, investment related. Private banker.Started Feb 2022 - 7/2023. Banking and financial Services. Approx 160 hours per month. 136 during trading hours. 7/2023 - Present (Banking) Position: Sr. Sales & Relationship Advisor.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

February 7, 2022 - Present

OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.

Office #1: 85 Broad Street 10th Floo, New York, NY 10004
RIA
BD
CRD#: 35371
New York, NY
Current

February 7, 2022 - Present

OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.

Office #1: 85 Broad Street 10th Floo, New York, NY 10004
RIA
BD
CRD#: 35371
New York, NY
Past

March 5, 2014 - February 18, 2022

HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC.

RIA
CRD#: 19585
FORT LEE, NJ
Past

March 3, 2014 - February 18, 2022

HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC.

BD
CRD#: 19585
FORT LEE, NJ
Past

August 29, 2013 - February 27, 2014

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7059
ENGLEWOOD, NJ
Past

August 27, 2013 - February 27, 2014

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
ENGLEWOOD, NJ
Past

May 22, 2013 - August 13, 2013

HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC.

RIA
CRD#: 19585
FORT LEE, NJ
Past

January 1, 2005 - August 13, 2013

HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC.

BD
CRD#: 19585
FORT LEE, NJ
Past

April 18, 2003 - January 1, 2005

HSBC BROKERAGE (USA) INC.

BD
CRD#: 6956
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 17, 2001 - July 31, 2002

UBS INTERNATIONAL INC.

BD
CRD#: 107726
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 29, 2000 - September 17, 2001

UBS SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7654
NEW YORK, NY

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
OI
OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.
CONNECTICUT ASSOCIATION SECURITIES, INC. | OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC. | INFINEX INVESTMENTS, INC.

CRD#: 35371 / SEC#: 801-67242, 8-46661

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/2/2006 Approved)
Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/22/2006 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/22/2006 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/22/2006 Terminated)
Maine
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/7/2006 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/23/2007 Terminated)
New Hampshire
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/22/2006 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/22/2006 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/22/2006 Terminated)
Rhode Island
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/22/2006 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Boston district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Connecticut
(2/7/2022)
RR
New Jersey
(2/7/2022)
IAR
New Jersey
(2/9/2022)
RR
New York
(2/7/2022)
IAR
New York
(2/7/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/21/2013
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 11/27/2000
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


OI
OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.
CONNECTICUT ASSOCIATION SECURITIES, INC. | OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC. | INFINEX INVESTMENTS, INC.

CRD#: 35371 / SEC#: 801-67242, 8-46661

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/2/2006 Approved)
Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/22/2006 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/22/2006 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/22/2006 Terminated)
Maine
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/7/2006 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/23/2007 Terminated)
New Hampshire
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/22/2006 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/22/2006 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/22/2006 Terminated)
Rhode Island
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/22/2006 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Boston district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
538 Preston Avenue, Meriden, CT 06450-4858
Mailing Address
538 Preston Avenue, Meriden, CT 06450-4858
Phone number
(203) 599-6000
Established
Connecticut since 04/07/1993
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
630

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV 2A (3/31/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
OSAIC INSTITUTIONS HOLDINGS, INC.HOLDING COMPANY
AMARANTE, STEPHEN PAULPRESIDENT, CEO AND DIRECTOR3165067
CORNICK, GREGORY ALLENDIRECTOR3132991
HAMMOND, DORI JAMILLECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER3259012
MITCHELL, CHRISTOPHER MILLSCORPORATE TREASURER, FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL2420144
PRICE, JAMES DALECHAIRMAN1243224
SCHLUETER, MATTHEW ADAMDIRECTOR AND EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OPERATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS2627931

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts8,779
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 4,024,448,971

Disclosures


Regulatory Event8

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Company Information


OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.

CRD#: 35371New York, NY 10004

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